Natural Disasters During Rainy Season Result in 39 Fatalities and Increased Aid Response
During the current rainy season, natural disasters have caused 39 deaths, primarily from lightning strikes and falling walls. With injuries reported at 483, there is a substantial increase in affected households, prompting Dodma to distribute aid to the impacted communities.
Natural disasters during the current rainy season have tragically resulted in the loss of 39 lives, as reported by the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) through a statement issued by Commissioner for Disaster Charles Kalemba. A significant number of fatalities, 26 individuals, were caused by lightning, while 13 deaths occurred due to falling walls of homes.
The data indicates a significant increase in casualties and affected households due to the ongoing rainy season, compared to previous years. Immediate response efforts have been initiated to assist those impacted, with Dodma distributing vital resources to alleviate the hardships faced by displaced families.
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